ColorForge vs MergeHDR
| ColorForge | MergeHDR | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Web, Windows | iOS, macOS |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| HDR merge mode | both | bracketed |
| Tone mapping controls | multiple | multiple |
| RAW file support | Yes | Yes |
| HDR output formats | JPEG, PNG, 16-bit TIFF | HEIC, DNG |
| Supported platforms | web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android | iOS, macOS |
| Maximum input images | — | 7 images |
Both are listed in Best HDR Software. On Freedom251, ColorForge scores higher on our published basis.